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单词 orb
释义

orb

[ awrb ]
/ ɔrb /
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noun

verb (used with object)

to form into a circle or sphere.
Archaic. to encircle; enclose.

verb (used without object)

to move in an orbit.
to form into an orb or globe; round out.

Origin of orb

First recorded in 1520–30, orb is from the Latin word orbis circle, disk, orb

OTHER WORDS FROM orb

orbless, adjectiveorblike, adjectiveun·orbed, adjective

Words nearby orb

Oratorian, oratorical, oratorio, oratory, oratrix, orb, orbicular, orbiculare, orbicular muscle of eye, orbicular muscle of mouth, orbicular zone
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British Dictionary definitions for orb

orb
/ (ɔːb) /

noun

verb

to make or become circular or spherical
(tr) an archaic word for encircle

Word Origin for orb

C16: from Latin orbis circle, disc
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